Jowls & jawline sagging consultations

Several factors contribute to jowl formation:

• Natural Ageing: The primary cause is the natural ageing process. Over time, our skin loses collagen and elastin, the vital proteins that provide firmness and elasticity. This reduction leads to a loss of structural support in the skin.
• Gravity: As the skin loses its elasticity and support, the constant pull of gravity causes the skin and underlying fat in the cheeks and mid-face to descend downwards, accumulating along the jawline.
• Loss of Facial Volume: With age, we also experience a decrease in facial fat pads, particularly in the cheeks and jaw bone. This loss of volume further contributes to sagging skin and the prominence of jowls.
• Genetics: Your individual genetic makeup can play a significant role in how early and how prominently jowls develop. Some individuals are simply predisposed to earlier or more noticeable jowling due to their inherited skin structure and bone structure.
• Environmental and Lifestyle Factors: External factors can also accelerate the development of jowls. These include:
  • Sun Damage: Prolonged sun exposure damages collagen and elastin, speeding up the ageing process.
  • Smoking: Smoking impairs blood circulation and damages collagen and elastin, contributing to premature skin ageing and sagging.
  • Weight Fluctuations: Significant weight gain and loss can stretch and then loosen the skin, potentially making jowls more noticeable.
  • Repetitive Facial Movements: Over time, certain repetitive facial expressions might contribute to the stretching of the skin.
• Muscle tension: With age, increasing muscle tension along your jawline pulls down on your jowls.

During your consultation, our experienced clinicians will thoroughly assess the factors contributing to your jowls and discuss the most effective treatment options tailored to your individual needs and concerns.

While natural methods may not provide the dramatic and immediate results of professional treatments, some approaches can help reduce the appearance of jowls over time and support overall skin health.

We often suggest the following complementary strategies to our patients:

• Maintaining Skin Elasticity through Skincare: A consistent skincare routine that supports collagen production and skin elasticity is crucial. This includes:
  • Retinoids: These powerful ingredients can help stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness over time.
  • Vitamin C Serums: As a potent antioxidant, Vitamin C can protect against environmental damage and aid in collagen synthesis.
  • Peptides: Certain peptides can signal the skin to produce more collagen and elastin.
  • Hyaluronic Acid: Keeping the skin well-hydrated with hyaluronic acid can improve its plumpness and reduce the appearance of sagging.
  • Sun Protection: Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential to prevent further collagen breakdown caused by UV radiation, which exacerbates skin ageing and sagging.

Healthy Lifestyle: Overall health significantly impacts skin quality. We advise clients to:

• Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake helps maintain skin elasticity.
• Eat a Balanced Diet: A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals supports collagen production and overall skin health.
• Avoid Smoking: Smoking significantly accelerates skin ageing and collagen breakdown.
• Get Enough Sleep: Quality sleep is essential for skin repair and regeneration.

It’s important to have realistic expectations when using natural methods. While these approaches can contribute to a healthier and potentially more toned appearance, they may not fully address significant jowls.

During your consultation, we can discuss how these natural strategies can complement any professional treatments you may consider to achieve your desired outcome. We believe in a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation and can help you create a comprehensive plan tailored to your individual needs.

Non-surgical jowl treatments usually focus on:

• Adding volume: there are various options to increase structure along the jawline. This supports and reduces jowls.
• Thread lifts: Dissolvable threads lift and tighten sagging jowls, stimulating collagen.
• Fat reduction: treatments to reduce jowl fat make them smaller and less prominent.
• Relaxing muscles: addressing muscles that pull your jowls down helps reduce their severity.
• Collagen stimulation: various methods to restore skin collagen slow down the development of jowls

Surgical Treatments:

• Lower facelift (Jowl lift): Surgery to lift and tighten skin and tissues along the jawline and neck. Longer recovery.
• Neck lift: Surgery to tighten loose neck skin, improving jowl appearance. Often combined with a facelift.
• Liposuction: Removes excess fat causing jowls. Can be done alone or with tightening procedures.

During your consultation, we’ll assess your needs and recommend the best treatments for you.

Jowl treatments are an option for people seeking a natural-looking reduction in their jowls.

If you’re concerned about jowls, the first step is a consultation.

It’s important to undergo a proper assessment with a qualified cosmetic provider to determine the best treatment approach to address the concerns you have about your jowls.

Yes, jowl treatments are often combined with treatments for wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines.

Combining different cosmetic treatments typically achieves more balanced, natural-looking results.

Most non-surgical jowl treatments involve minimal discomfort. We generally use small instruments and local anaesthetic to enhance comfort.

The timeline for seeing results from non-surgical jowl treatments varies depending on the specific treatment modalities used.

Typically results are seen immediately, some methods take a few weeks to fully work.

The longevity of results from jowl treatments varies depending on the type of treatment chosen.

It’s important to remember that individual factors such as skin type, lifestyle, and the severity of your jowls can also influence the duration of results.

During your consultation, we can provide a more personalised estimate based on the specific treatment plan we recommend for you. We will also discuss maintenance options to help you prolong your results.

After most non-surgical jowl treatments, there is generally no downtime, allowing most people to return to their normal activities immediately. Some temporary redness and slight swelling is possible, but usually resolves quickly.

Some methods can cause more pronounced swelling for a few days.

Information about recovery time will be discussed during your consultation.

Non-surgical jowl treatments are generally considered low-risk. These procedures are minimally invasive and avoid the risks associated with surgery, such as general anaesthesia, scarring, and prolonged downtime.

However, like any cosmetic treatment, they do carry potential risks and side effects. These can include redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and occasional itching or numbness at the treatment sites. The likelihood and severity of these effects depend on the specific treatment chosen.

To minimise risks, we conduct a thorough consultation to assess your suitability, discuss your medical history, and explain the potential risks and benefits of each treatment option.